Frequently Asked Questions

What if I don't have the time to be an active member?

If you don't have the time to be active, consider attending the symposia of interest at the next AAAS meeting. Sheer numbers still count in advancing the visibility and the interests of linguistics!

In the meantime, take a look at these SCIENCE articles and see what you (and your students/colleagues) have been missing by not getting SCIENCE.

I am interested. How do I join AAAS?

Information on membership can be found in the Membership and Section Officers section of this webpage. Or for direct link to AAAS site on membership click here:

Are there cheaper student rates?

Yes, only $75/year. Click here:

What does a journal article look like?

Here's one: Read My Slips: Speech Errors Show How Language Is Processed (a pdf file)

Can undergraduates really read them?

Some of them. Here is an example: Learning the World's Languages--Before They Vanish